Having A Hobby Improves Your Happiness and Health

Finding a hobby, passion or form of creative expression can bring more fun, and purpose to your life. But did you know, it can also be extremely helpful to your heart health?   One study in Japan looked at 56,381 adults aged 45-74 years. It divided these individuals into the non-hobby, having a hobby, and… Continue reading Having A Hobby Improves Your Happiness and Health

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Purpose

Welcome to step 4 of our series, Ten Steps to Hearth Health: How to Not be a Statistic. So far we have covered how to: live from the heart, get moving (exercise) and nourish your body and heart.    Today we are digging deep into something that affects so many of us, stress.   The… Continue reading Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Purpose

Laugh Your Way to a Healthier Heart

We’ve all heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” But is that really the case? Yes, in fact it is. A growing body of research has shown that laughter can have a positive effect on your cardiovascular system.  How Laughter Affects Your Cardiovascular System   The effect of laughter on the cardiovascular system has… Continue reading Laugh Your Way to a Healthier Heart

Menopause Affects the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

The menopausal transition can impact women significantly, including their cardiovascular health. Yes there’s brain fog, night sweats and hot flashes among other things to contend with, but this is also an important time to start thinking about your cardiovascular health if you haven’t already.    Why? A 2020 scientific statement from the American Heart Association… Continue reading Menopause Affects the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease